What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Town of Burlington?
A vibrant community has long been the cornerstone of the identity of the Town. The Town of Burlington seeks qualified candidates interested in the position of Senior Planner and becoming a part of our talented planning department, supporting the Planning Director and Assistant Planning Director in performing a wide variety of tasks, with the opportunity to work on a diverse array of planning initiatives. Specifically, the Senior Planner will:
Qualifications
- Lead post-approval project management of projects through construction
- Assist with project permitting and approvals
- Review site plans and subdivision plans for compliance with municipal regulations
- Perform site inspections to certify compliance with approved plans
- Assist in management of GIS data and maps
- Respond to and investigate resident and abutter complaints
- Maintain and utilize land use information using the Town’s various computer technologies
- Assist in grant proposals
- Provide technical assistance to Town staff, Boards, Committees, and the public
- Assist in interdepartmental Development Application Review meeting coordination
- Provide customer service and responds to office inquiries related to planning, zoning and projects under review
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or other planning related field, and a minimum of 2 years municipal planning, permitting and project management
- Experience with managing permitting workflows and preparing permitting decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and experience with public meetings
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and cloud-based permitting software
- Ability to travel independently to work locations
- Ability to attend evening Planning Board meetings
Full time, onsite position, 35 hours per week involving
office work, meetings, and onsite inspection of projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is within Grade 4 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay starts at $80,157 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $110,492.
Benefits include:
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
office work, meetings, and onsite inspection of projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is within Grade 4 of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system. Pay starts at $80,157 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $110,492.
Benefits include:
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Position will remain open until filled
Salary : $80,157